Awendo is a town located in southwestern Kenya, within Migori County. It lies in the former Nyanza Province, approximately 12 km north of the town of Migori and close to the Kenya‑Tanzania border. Administratively, Awendo serves as the headquarters of Awendo Sub‑County, one of the six sub‑counties that comprise Migori County.
The town functions as a local commercial centre, particularly for agricultural produce from the surrounding area. Sugarcane cultivation is a prominent activity, and the region is served by the nearby Sugar Belt Company's processing facilities, which contribute significantly to local employment and the county’s economy. Small‑scale trading of maize, beans, and horticultural products also takes place in Awendo’s market.
Awendo is connected to Kenya’s road and rail networks. The B3 road, which links the towns of Migori, Awendo, and Kisii, passes through the settlement, facilitating transport of goods and passengers. A branch of the Kenya Railway’s line from Nairobi to the port city of Mombasa passes near Awendo, providing freight services for the sugar industry.
Education and health services in Awendo include several primary and secondary schools, as well as a sub‑county hospital that offers basic medical care to residents of the town and surrounding villages.
Population data for Awendo are not published separately in the most recent national census; demographic figures are aggregated at the sub‑county level. Consequently, precise current population estimates for the town itself are unavailable.
Overall, Awendo functions as an administrative, economic, and transportation hub within Migori County, with its economy largely driven by agriculture—especially sugarcane production.
